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Charles Gooch is on an extended international break, so Producer Sean joins Andy Edwards to recap Sporting KC's 2-1 breakdown against Portland Timbers (3:03). Next they discuss Andy's article for The Athletic about how 6:29 could keep SKC out of the playoffs (14:45). They wrap up the show looking ahead to a truly must win game versus LA Galaxy.

Sporting Kansas City beat Houston Dynamo 1-0 to get their third win a row. Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch discuss if this new style can work on the road (3:25). Ilie came off the bench for the third straight game (13:47). Is Graham Smith what this team has been looking for at center back (25:27)? Unfortunately, all the teams Sporting is chasing also won (32:10).

Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch break down Sporting KC's 1-0 win over Minnesota United (3:30). Despite a predictable attack Erik Hurtado gave SKC their second win in a row (6:01). Also for the second game in a row Ilie entered as a second half sub and spurred the offense (11:59). Graham Smith looked good as Ike Opara returned to KC (17:03). Salloi still hasn't scored, but he looks more confident (27:25).

Sporting KC keep their season alive with a 2-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch break down the come from behind win (2:58). SJ started strong, but ran out of gas (6:16). SKC came out of halftime looking like a different team (11:55). Sporting were able to get the win despite San Jose's unique man-marking system (19:33).

The MLS segment is back, and again Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch are talking LAFC to open the show. Producer Sean throws some love to Philadelphia Union's Jim Curtain for Coach of the Year (9:00). San Jose Earthquakes are fun to watch as well (12:58). Minnesota United are a sneaky good team (14:37). The show finishes with a discussion the stance by MLS against "political messages" from supporters (17:39).

Sporting KC fall 1-0 to Orlando City FC ending their Supporters' Shield hopes. Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch talk about the demise of the season (3:30). Peter Vermes put out a strange lineup, and it didn't work (9:00). SKC were clearly out of ideas and crossed the ball 28 times (18:30). It also didn't work.

After a two week hiatus Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch are back. Sporting fall 2-1 to Real Salt Lake. Again it was a struggle for Andreu Fontas (7:00). Erik Hurtado couldn't follow up his good performance versus Seattle last week (15:00) What to do with Daniel Salloi (28:22)?

Sporting KC falls 3-1 to NYC FC (2:49). Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch met up with some fans at Strange Days Brewery to watch the game. The defense was not good, despite the small field (4:27). There was a take quake (8:43).Benny Feilhaber had his worst game in a Sporting shirt (22:30).

Producer Sean fills in for Charles Gooch and breaks down Sporting KC's 2-0 loss to FC Dallas with Andy Edwards. The game started well with Giddeon Zelalem looking good in the number 6 spot. Busio had a game to forget. He was involved on the calamity of a first goal. Not that is mattered, but Allan Kelly didn't cover himself with glory.

San Jose Earthquakes are all of the sudden one of the hottest teams in MLS (1:15). Don't look now, but Bruce Arena has fixed the New England Revolution (10:18). It wouldn't be an MLS segment without a THE MLS segment. The refs in the NYCFC and New York Red Bulls obliged (19:34).

Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch break down Sporting Kansas City's 3-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps (2:13). Felipe Gutierrez had his second good game in a row (8:00). Gedion Zelalem also turned in his second straight good performance (20:18). Ilie will miss SKC's next match vs FC Dallas, who fills in for him (27:19). Gerso is good (30:20). SKC are closing in on a summer transfer...at left back (41:31).

Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch announce their MLS Live Memorial Power Rankings for June (:30). You should be watching LAFC, Portland Timbers, Minnesota United, and D.C. United. Obviously Carlos Vela is running away with the Landon Donovan MVP award, but Nani, Atuesta, and Pozuelo are our runners-up for June. Thank you Atlanta United for providing the off-field drama as manager Frank de Boer is feuding with star acquisition Pity Martinez. Finally we wrap up the 2019 World Cup.

Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch begin the show discussing Andy's article for The Athletic on Yohan Croizet (2:44). The they dive into a video from Bill Reno at everybodysoccer.com on what's been wrong with Tim Melia this year (20:08). Finally, Roger Espinoza has fully returned to training (34:35). This is our Thunder Road.

Unlike Sporting KC Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch play through the final whistle. They breakdown what happened in the 5-1 thrashing from LAFC. Things weren't looking bad for SKC after one half (8:12) Daniel Salloi's struggles continue (19:47). What does Busio have to do to get minutes? Have to talk about the backline after giving up five goals.

Andy and Charles break down Sporting KC's THRILLING 1-0 win over Columbus (3:06). It wasn't the best performance from SKC (15:52). Then we look ahead to the matchup with RSL (25:35). Who will create the the chances (33:28)?

BONUS CONTENT! Ashley Scoby (ProSoccerUSA.com) joins Andy all the way from Paris to talk about the U.S. women's national team's journey (so far) at the 2019 Women's World Cup, VAR controversy, the ways in which we frame discussions about women's sports, and (oh, yeah) preview THE BIG ONE: USA vs. France in Friday's quarterfinal.

Contract figures were released by the MLS Players Union last week, and Andy and Gooch break down what it means for Sporting KC. The bright side are the deals for Medranda, Busio, Lindsey and Barath (16:02). How long will the core stay together (49:08)? Are the Fontas and Croizet contracts bad or not (1:00:08)? Don't miss a Charles Gooch rant for the ages sandwiched in the middle (35:33).

It's first of the month and we take stock of the MLS Live Power Rankings. Carlos Vela and Bob Bradley are running away with the MVP and COY respectively, so we give our picks for the second place in each award. Portland reopened their stadium and it looks really good.

Sporting KC got one shot on goal in Houston, but what a shot it was. Andy and Charles break down the lineup changes from SKC's 1-1 draw over the weekend. Croizet showed the good side of the Yohan Croizet experience. Then they look ahead to the match in Toronto. Both teams will be shorthanded. Finally, Mateus Manuel is out, and we speculate why.

Ashley Scoby from ProSoccerUSA.com joins Andy to preview the upcoming World Cup. They preview the USWNT. Try and get to the bottom of Jill Ellis' strategy. Can Alex Morgan lead a team to a World Cup trophy? Should Christen Press start? Should Carli Lloyd? Finally, Ashley previews the other top teams in the tournament.

Tate Steinlage was inserted into our starting lineup, and unlike Sporting KC we didn't fade in the second half. The show starts off with a discussion of Zlatan, and quickly moves to how a fatigued SKC couldn't keep building on three solid halves of soccer. Andreu Fontas returned to the lineup in unspectacular fashion. Filipe Gutierrez missed chance after chance, and the Croizet Experience was in full effect.

The winless streak is over. Johnathon F. Russell put the team on his back and put three past the Sounders in SKC's 3-2 win. Gooch is out, so Andy and Producer Sean break down the match. Croizet starts and... is good. Jimmy Medranda returns. Everything came up Milhouse.

It's a feel good episode in the MLS segment this week. First, we look back at the career of DaMarcus Beasley who announced his retirement at the end of the season (:38). Chris Wondolowski finally set the MLS scoring record after his four goal performance (11:12). Last and certainly least Colorado picked up their first win of the season against the LA Galaxy (21:29).